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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jul 9, 2003
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Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 438 (teacher recruitment and retention).
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Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] · R–TX
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 192 (Roll no. 337). (text: CR H6356)
House roll call 337 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 192 (Roll no. 337).(text: CR H6356)
House roll call 337 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 309.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6356-6363)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 76.
Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Makes in order the amendment printed in House Report 108-189 if offered by Representative George Miller of California or his designee, which shall be considered as read, debatable for ten minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent and not be subject to a demand for a division of the question in the House or in the
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-189, by Mr. Sessions.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-189, by Mr. Sessions.
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